Question 1

Where are they made?

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According to what is written on the packaging they are made in Japan.

Question 2

Does this pen leave blobs of ink on the page?I returned fine point ink pens I thought would be great for writing on regular paper because of this!

Accepted Answer

No, they don’t leave any blobs of ink. They are extremely fine-point pens which allow you to write in very small print without blotches. I’ve used these pens in my Bible study for many years and they do not blotch nor do they bleed through even the thinnest pages  and because of the very fine point, I can cram a lot of notes in my margins. I won’t write in my Bible with any other pen because I’ve had disaster blotching and bleed-throughs with other pens. This is my go-to pen. Also, I have a left-handed relative who loves these pens because the ink doesn’t smear as happens with many pens, especially with left-handed writing.  If you’re looking for a very fine point pen that doesn’t blotch, smear, or bleed through, you’ll love this pen and it comes in a variety of colors.

Question 3

Will this pen smear on a slick surface, like say a calendar or a receipt?

Accepted Answer

I have never had any problems with this pen smearing on anything but bear in mind the paper in all calendars and receipts are not created equal so what applies to one may not apply to another. I would say you are safe though. For the price of one pen you can't go wrong with trying it before buying a larger quantity if you are skeptical. I love this pen because it writes smooth and it fits my hand and it doesn't cause my hand to cramp and long use.

Question 4

whats the difference, advantage of this over the oldie but goodie EasyTouch retractable please?

Accepted Answer

Thinner.  Fits in my pocket better.  Ergonomically, the "easy touch" has a padded barrel at the finger grip where the "better" is hard plastic the entire length.

ASIN	B0002LCUPU
Additional Features	Retractable
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#11,665 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #259 in Ballpoint Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	PILOT
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	Blue Ink
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,895)
Drill Point	Medium
Global Trade Identification Number	00072838300065
Grip Type	Ribbed
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	HB
Included Components	Refills
Ink Base	Hybrid
Ink Color	Blue
Item Dimensions	2.43 x 5.37 x 0.43 inches
Item Type Name	Medium
Item Weight	3.8 ounces
Line Size	0.45 mm
Manufacturer	0
Material Type	Alloy Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
Model Name	The Better
Model Number	30006
Pattern	pens
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Style	Medium Point
UPC	072838300065
Unit Count	12 Count
Warranty Description	Contact Manufacturer
Writing Instrument Form	Ballpoint Pen
Writing Technique	Ballpoint

PILOT The Better Ball Point Retractable Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12-Pack

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